Scott SLR-12A

[David Willenborg]

Hello All,

 

I have a Scott receiver which I think is a SLR-12A, based on an ad that I have seen.  The data plate is missing on mine, but the front panel layout looks like the SLR-12A, including the location that the data plate should have been, under the tuning eye.

 

The radio cabinet has a fine coat of rust, but nothing crusty.  My question is regarding its value.  I have someone who has interest in it but they are not willing to make an offer, and I have no idea as to value.  I dragged it home many years ago as a rescue, and I doubt I will ever get to restoring it.

 

Any suggestions on a fair value?  Maybe I can put the few dollars I get for it into restoring my Phantom, which needs knobs, an IF, and some other items.

 

Thanks,

 

David W.

[Norman S Braithwaite]

David:

I have seen Scott SLR-12A and similar Scott receivers change hands for as little as "free" for complete and in need of full restoration to as much as around $350.00 for near mint original working examples.  Shipping cost is often a big factor in the price realized for a Scott military receiver.  If shipping is not a factor, I would expect a complete receiver with a good dial scale (not reproduced) needing full restoration to have a value of around $100.00.  I may have an SLR-12 tag available for your radio.

Norman

[David Willenborg]

Hello Norman,

 

Thanks for the reply!  This was going to be a come and get it deal but it looks like it is a no go now.  Someone was looking for a winter project on the Antique Radio Forum.  I would be interested in getting a tag for the radio, regardless if I restore it, or someone else, I do want the radio to be saved.  Please let me know if you do have it, and what you need for it sir.

 

I have a radio here that you had interest in, a Robertson Davis super-het console.  I picked it up from a friend in PA a few months ago.  I think you made some comments regarding this set on the ARF thread.

 

Again, thanks for the reply, and help sir.

 

R,

 

David

 

[Norman S Braithwaite]

David:

I have a worn tag for a Scott SLR-12B with hole centers at 2-3/4" x a little under 1-3/4". E-mail me with an address - Braithwaites at SBCGlobal dot net - if interested and I will pop it in an envelope and mail it. No charge. I also have the license tag from the rear apron of the chassis. Same deal if interested.

Norman

[David Willenborg]

Norman,

That is the size of my missing plate.  On my radio the plate was removed, and all the screws where re-installed.  I sent you an email.

 

Thanks,

 

David

 

[David Willenborg]

Norman,

The data plate arrived today.  I have already installed it on the radio.

 

Many thanks,

 

David